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Handwriting & Dyslexia/Dysgraphia

Some of these articles specifically address dyslexia, while others offer general but related information. Why Bother With Cursive, Write Makes Right, International Dyslexia Assn. Help with Handwriting, British Dyslexia Assn. Brain Research and Writing What’s Lost as Handwriting Fades? Effects of Handwriting on Pre-Literate Children Ten Reasons People Still Need … Continue reading →

2016 Announcement: Simply Classical Curriculum Levels 2 & 3

A blessed new year to all - We hope to add two new levels to the Simply Classical Curriculum in 2016! Intended - SC Level 2: Comprehension, Calculations, & Character followed by Level 3: Literature, Latin, & Liberty.  The early levels found favor with homeschooling parents of children with autism, … Continue reading →

Coloring Pages, Drawing, & Special Needs

When a child begins to color and declares himself “finished” long before the picture is colored, … what to do? Here is the full question: My 4 yr old is on his 1st week of Level B. When it comes to the coloring pages he really shuts down. He will … Continue reading →

Empathy & Social Skills with Autism, Special Needs

“My 8-year-old son is on the autism spectrum. He is doing well academically but struggling with social skills. I specifically want to work on empathy. I have found lots of random ideas and read that I. should start with emotions, but I haven’t found a systematic way to teach emotions … Continue reading →

Coloring & Drawing for special needs – including fine-motor, ADHD, sensory issues

When a child begins to color and declares himself “finished” long before the picture is colored, … what to do? Here is the full question: My 4 yr old is on his 1st week of Level B. When it comes to the coloring pages he really shuts down. He will … Continue reading →

Teaching Empathy to Children with Autism – and other special needs

“My 8-year-old son is on the autism spectrum. He is doing well academically but struggling with social skills. I specifically want to work on empathy. I have found lots of random ideas and read that I. should start with emotions, but I haven’t found a systematic way to teach emotions … Continue reading →

“Go Tell Ye All” – Michelle’s Christmas Poem

The sky alight with angel and song, While lowly shepherds tend baaing lambs. Jesus, the infant King, Savior has come, Sing this true Christmas meaning. So now, glad folk, Go tell ye all Of the Virgin’s Son The babe of all. Come ere we many trod on home. Good night … Continue reading →

Eternal Treasures: Teaching Your Child at Home – Lutheran Homeschooling

Until now, no guidebook had been written specifically for Lutheran homeschoolers! Commissioned by the LCMS, given a foreword by the Reverend Dr. Matthew Harrison, and intentionally priced low for accessibility, Eternal Treasures: Teaching Your Child at Home is now widely available.  Read reviews and descriptions via the link. Many contributors, … Continue reading →

Top Topic: Simply Classical Book & Curriculum, Reviews & More

The #1 Topic here for 2015 and all time: Simply Classical, the book and the curriculum. See below for (finally bundled into one place) posts: On the book, Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child, Free Samples of Simply Classical Reviews of Simply Classical – the book “Wow, just … Continue reading →

Teaching Language Arts to Children with Special Needs

Top Topic #2 according to my Site Stats this year: Teaching Language Arts & Special Needs. Gathering related posts in one place, here are tips, resources, and links. The strategies, books, and more are included in your daily lesson plans for the Simply Classical Curriculum from Memoria Press. Literature Blending … Continue reading →